How to landscape page in pages: A step-by-step guide to creating stunning landscape pages in your documents

If you’re using Apple Pages and need to set your document to landscape orientation, the process is straightforward. First, open the document you want to adjust. Then, go to the top menu and select “File” and choose “Page Setup.” In the Page Setup window, look for the “Orientation” options and select “Landscape.” Hit “OK” or “Apply,” and your document will switch to landscape mode. This layout is especially useful for designs, presentations, or documents that require wider visuals.

Tips 1:

As a designer, I often prefer landscape orientation when working with floor plans or visual layouts because it provides more horizontal space and better aligns with the way we view digital screens. If you’re creating any visual-heavy documents—think brochures, room sketches, or furniture layouts—consider leveraging the additional space that landscape orientation offers. Tools like room planner can also help visualize how your designs appear in various page settings, ensuring optimal presentation and readability.

FAQ

Q: Can I set only one page to landscape in Apple Pages?

A: Unfortunately, Pages applies orientation changes to the entire document, not to individual pages.

Q: Will changing orientation affect my images and text?

A: Yes, switching to landscape may shift your content’s layout, so you may need to reposition images and text blocks.

Q: Can I revert back to portrait after switching to landscape?

A: Yes, you can always return to “Page Setup” and select portrait orientation at any time.

Q: Does landscape mode export correctly to PDF in Pages?

A: Absolutely. When you export or print as PDF, the landscape orientation is preserved.

Q: Are there any keyboard shortcuts for changing page orientation in Pages?

A: There aren’t direct shortcuts for orientation changes, but “Command + Shift + P” opens the Page Setup dialog quickly on a Mac.